Energy Saving Home Insulation

Simple, inexpensive ways to properly insulate your home

A poorly insulated home wastes more electricity and money than you could imagine. An attic with insufficient insulation, for example, could waste over 35% of a home’s cool air during the summer. In the wintertime, a comparable amount of warm air can easily leak out of cracks along doors, window frames, and even the ceiling.

Read below to learn simple, inexpensive ways to ensure that your home is properly insulated. Taking these necessary steps can lower your electric bill and save you money year-round.

Check the R-Value of your attic’s insulation. (Insulation is rated in terms of R-Value. The higher the number, the better your insulation, and the more money you’ll save on your electric bill. To review suggested, climate-based R-Values, click here.)

Research shows that a home with cellulose insulation uses20% less energy to heat than one with fiberglass insulation.Plus, cellulose insulation is cheaper, made from recycledmaterials, and poses less of a fire hazard.